European Parliament approves road transport agreement with Ukraine

The EU Parliament's official website posted the announcement.

“As Ukrainian airspace has been closed to civilian traffic and maritime export severely limited, Ukraine needs to find alternative routes by road to export its stocks of grain, fuel, foodstuffs and other relevant goods,” the announcement reads.

According to the statement, the agreements are meant to temporarily facilitate road freight transport, allowing Ukrainian, Moldovan and EU hauliers to transit through, and operate between, each other's territories without the need for related permits.

The EU-Ukraine agreement will allow Ukrainian drivers to continue using their existing Ukrainian driving licences and certificates of professional competence to drive in the EU, without having to hold an international driving permit.

Both agreements are provisionally in force since 29 June 2022. After Parliament’s green light, the agreements now also need formal approval by the EU Council.